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Zeenat Aman Revisits Schoolgirl Crush and On-Screen Bond With Shashi Kapoor

Aman’s Instagram recollection of their first on-screen kiss has reignited admiration for his cinematic legacy at Prithvi Theatre.

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Zeenat Aman Recalls 'First On-Screen Kiss' With Shashi Kapoor: He Was Every Indian Schoolgirl’s Fantasy
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Overview

  • Aman detailed spotting Kapoor at her boarding school in Panchgani when he performed Shakespeare with the Shakespeareana troupe, sparking her teenage infatuation.
  • She shared a viral clip from their 1978 film Satyam Shivam Sundaram that captured her first on-screen kiss, which she recalls as chaste despite its controversy.
  • The actress highlighted their later collaborations in hits such as Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Chori Mera Kaam and Vakil Babu that showcased their enduring chemistry.
  • Remembering Kapoor’s charm and warmth, Aman noted that his artistic legacy endures through Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre, which he helped establish.
  • Her heartfelt reflections have reignited widespread nostalgia and appreciation for Kapoor’s influence on both mainstream and parallel Indian cinema.